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noun

Definition of upside

as in downside

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Recent Examples of upside

Noun

Savings rates The upside is that interest rates on savings accounts may head higher. — Jessica Dickler, CNBC, 16 Sep. 2026 This after a deadline needle thread that saw Kevin Gausman and Daulton Varsho dealt, a farm system restocked and an injection of long-term upside in José Soriano. — Johnny Flores Jr, New York Times, 13 Sep. 2026

Preposition

Would the occasional smack upside the head improve the situation? — David Roberts, Vox, 3 July 2018 Louisville City slapped the New England Revolution upside the head 2-1. — San Antonio Express-News, 6 June 2018 See All Example Sentences for upside

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Noun

With credit insurance backing the discounting facility, a business can extend more generous credit terms to attract bigger buyers, confident that its downside is protected.

— Amit Singhania, Forbes.com, 14 Sep. 2026
Many struggle to live with their high-octane styles, but there is an inevitable downside to such an approach.

— Conor O'Neill, New York Times, 14 Sep. 2026

Definition of downside

Preposition

An increase has not been formally agreed upon and is still under evaluation, officials said.

— DJ Simmons June 17, Charlotte Observer, 17 June 2026
Since Köhler's early work, researchers have conducted similar experiments involving an out-of-reach reward and an object to stand upon in birds and elephants.

— Ari Daniel, NPR, 7 June 2026

Definition of upon

Noun

Printing circuits on curves One of the team’s systems mounts an aerosol jet printer on an articulated robotic arm.

— Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 18 Sep. 2026
Fluid, geometric shapes mimic the soft curves of the flower, rendered in sterling silver and Swarovski Zirconia.

— Simone Cook, Vogue, 18 Sep. 2026

Definition of curve

Preposition

Battery controls get sharper The technology is based on graphene monoxide, which COnovate describes as the basis of its eCOphite anode material.

— Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 16 Sep. 2026
She is based in New York City and can almost always be found at a hot yoga class or on an evening Central Park walk.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 16 Sep. 2026

Definition of on

Noun

When a whisker bends against a surface, these sensors measure tiny pressure shifts to calculate contact depth and location in three dimensions instantly.

— Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 18 Sep. 2026
Toward the end of the clip, the tenor of Moreno’s voice and the footage shift.

— David Chiu, PEOPLE, 17 Sep. 2026

Definition of shift

Preposition

The conference changed its timekeeping policy in 2002 after a controversial last-second spike for Michigan State against Michigan the previous year.

— Austin Meek, New York Times, 6 Sep. 2026
Rice lipids and jojoba oil seal in moisture and replenish the skin barrier, while 2% ectoin soothes redness and protects against water loss.

— Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 6 Sep. 2026

Definition of against

Noun

Two new books argue that this is the wrong debate to be having, since swing voters, with all their idiosyncrasies, don’t see politics through a lens of moderates versus progressives.

— Isaac Arnsdorf, New Yorker, 18 Sep. 2026
Fall is almost in full swing, and Amazon is here to support your seasonal home refresh with early Prime Day furniture deals.

— Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 18 Sep. 2026

Definition of swing

Noun

The film features a feisty turn from Penélope Cruz as a cabaret dancer and a cameo from Glenn Close as a modern-day hispanist, accompanying Spanish stars Miguel Bernardeau, Guitarricadelafuente, Milo Quifes and Carlos Gutiérrez in lead roles.

— John Hopewell, Variety, 16 Sep. 2026
Pantone said the latest additions bring its library to nearly 9,000 colors and span every color family, reflecting a broader turn toward maximalism and emotional expression.

— Alexandra Harrell, Footwear News, 16 Sep. 2026

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